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More smartphones shipped in 2011 than desktops, laptops & tablets combined – Canalys
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It is indeed the smartphone era, according to a report released by Canalys today, total annual global shipments of smart phones exceeded those of client PCs (including tablets) for the first time.
Apps crash more often on iOS than Android?
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A very interesting report has come to light today from mobile app monitoring startup Crittercism, which puts forward a data driven conclusion that is in contrast with the popular belief. Android is often accused of being fragmented, beta software, bugs and what not, but in reality our friends with iOS aren’t any better off.
Bouncer is keeping Android Market free of malicious apps
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Losing your sleep over the reports of malicious apps invading Android devices every now and then, don’t worry; Bouncer is there to look after you. Google has announced today that it has an automated service called “Bouncer”, which scans every app entering the Android Market for any malicious code.
Google’s Nikesh Arora to replace Sanjay Jha as Motorola chief [Rumor]
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There is an interesting rumor going around these days that Google SVP and Chief Business Officer Nikesh Arora will replace Motorola Mobility chief Sanjay Jha once the deal between two companies closes.
Android App Inventor goes open-source, code available now
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After being discontinued as a Google product, as promised Android App Inventor has got a new lease of life in the form of first public release of its source code recently. Developers can now grab the code from here, and start building their own versions of App Inventor.
Update brings native Screenshot capability to select HTC Android phones
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No need to root your HTC Android phone anymore to take screenshots, HTC has announced that the recently released Android 2.3.5 and Sense 3.0 updates for its various smartphones include the native screenshot feature. Company has been updating HTC Incredible S, Desire S, Desire HD and other phones in the last few weeks.
Polaroid announces Android powered Smart Camera SC1630
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As smartphones are increasingly replacing point-n-shoot cameras, Polaroid has announced a device called Smart Camera that is essentially a smartphone without a phone. While it does not decrease the number of devices you carry, it does replace point-n-shoot with a much smarter device which can be used for a lot of other purposes.
Sony’s Android powered Walkman Z Series coming to US, Europe in late-Feb
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Sony has announced that its Android powered PMP Walkman Z Series will reach US and European countries in late-February. There is no word on the availability in Asian countries apart from Japan, where it is already available since last year.
Microsoft sues Motorola in UK
Microsoft has filed a lawsuit against Motorola Mobility in London High Court recently, reported Bloomberg. Court papers however did not include the exact nature of the Microsoft’s claim against Motorola.
It is expected to be a patents related case considering it came days after Microsoft won a ruling before the US ITC over claims Android-based smartphones infringe Microsoft’s patents.
Neither of the companies has so-far issued any statements on the UK lawsuit, but we hope to hear something soon.
Lenovo ThinkPad Hybrid X1 brings two OS, two processors in one laptop
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Lenovo has announced a quite interesting laptop at CES earlier today. Dubbed as ThinkPad Hybrid X1, it combines two processors and two operating systems in one laptop. Basically X1 is a normal laptop with Windows 7 and any processors out of Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processor (depending on your laptop config) but it also includes an Instant Media Mode, which is the interesting part.
